DailyHeights

Caution: This post contains Salty Language.

From Finslippy, the funniest Parent Blog in Prospect Heights:

“My son has been cursing lately. I don’t believe he’s cursing for effect, as he doesn’t check us for a reaction–as he might do before he, say, brains another child with a dump truck. For example: the other day he made himself comfortable on the couch — Raisins? Check. Sippy cup? Check — and called out: ‘Turn on the TV.’ Before I could respond, he repeated, ‘Turn on the damn TV, please.’ Well!”

“And then yesterday, as he pulled an oversized book from the shelf, he exclaimed, ‘Wow — this is a big fucking book!’ I tried my best not to laugh, but I did anyway. Luckily he didn’t notice, as he was hidden behind the big fucking book.”

LINK: It Can Now Be Revealed [finslippy]

DELAYED AGAIN: Renovations of the Underhill Ave. playground between Park Place and Prospect Place. Last we heard, they were going to shut the gates at the end of May.

WHY: Tish James via the Prospect Heights Parents list: “I spoke to the Bklyn Commissioner of Parks who informed me of the following; The project has been delayed because Parks Dept. cannot transplant trees during the summer. However, A contractor has been selected, funds are in place and the start date is September. They promised me that the start date was real and will advise if there are any changes.”

THE GOOD NEWS: Kids have all summer to play!

Ellen writes: “In response to several inquiries regarding a similar forum for parents in Crown Heights, and my own desire to connect with like minded folks, I have created a new yahoo group to fullfill this need. If you live in or around Crown Heights, please join the crownheightsparents yahoo group by sending an email to [email protected]. And please pass the word to others you may know in the area!”

NEW PLAY GROUPS: “Of course the name and mission is similliar to parkslopeparents – please consider imitation a form of flattery! I also will host a new/second time parents group/playgroup based at the Brooklyn’s Children Museum/Brower Park and my house (days and times to be determined).”

Hilary would like to know: "Is there a new mothers/parents group in Prospect Heights that meets
on a regular basis?…. If not, are there any new parents out there interested in forming a group?"

"I am the new mother of a one-month-old daughter and on maternity leave through May. Would appreciate sharing experiences and having my daughter meet other children her age." [Photo: Not Hilary’s kid.]